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U-Pick Strawberries

Bella Organic Farm - May 18, 2010 - By Johnny

Starting June 1st, our Farm Stand will be open and U-Picking begins. Strawberry varieties include, June and July bearing Hoods and Tillamooks, and ever-bearing, which produce June and July and again in the fall, include Seascape and Aromas. Hope to...

Strawberry time at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mark...

Bluegrass Farmers Market - May 17, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

The Tuesday market will be loaded with farm fresh strawberries! I came home from the market on Saturday and made some freezer jam but I have to admit that I kept one in the fridge just so I could enjoy it with my Sunday morning breakfast! It was...

In the beginning.....

Iona Farm - May 17, 2010 - By Jennifer_3

When we moved to the farm, we had no clear idea of what to do with the property except that we were determined to be good stewards of the land. We had to build fencing to contain our three horses, and modify an equipment shed to provide them with shelter. So...

In the clover

Auntie Annie's Fields, LLC - May 17, 2010 - By Elizabeth

The chickens are finally in their clover pasture because weather has turned warmer, and they have finally feathered out. On Friday, I herded all the chickens in from their temporary yard by our garage, and Ian chained the little coop to the back of our...

Hurricane Farm at Scotland Farm Day, 2010

Hurricane Farm - May 17, 2010 - By Chris

We brought some of our livestock to the annual Farm Day here in Scotland, CT this past weekend. The photos below are from the Norwich Bulletin. Here's two week old Moe sleeping after a morning's full of attention. The piglets were...

Salt vs. Garlic – and the Winner Is…

Christopher Ranch - May 17, 2010 - By Justin_1

If you’ve ever downed gallons of water to quench a never-ending thirst, gazed at your puffy calves and ankles turning into kankles, or wondered why your favorite ring is now choking the life out of your finger, you know what salt can do to you. These are a few...